LET’S TAKE A ROADTRIP UP THE SPECTACULAR GARDEN ROUTE Interesting Facts about the Garden RouteHow did the Garden Route get its name?Well, the story is that it’s due to the route that takes its swirls and curls through an abundance of flora and fauna, beaches, lagoons, forests and so much more. Most of it lies in the Garden Route National Park that runs across two provinces, namely the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape. But as I said, that’s the narrative version.Actually, the Garden Route is called so because it rains all year in this area. Therefore, it’s always green all year round as where The Cape has winter rain…
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Why South Africa Is One Of The Best Holiday Destinations
WHY SOUTH AFRICA IS ONE OF THE BEST HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLDFeaturing the Eastern and Northern Cape Provinces, and Kwa Zulu Natal Every day is different.Featured previously in this 4-part seriesWhy SA is the best holiday destination.Why SA remains top of the charts when it comes to the best holiday destinations – Cultural diversity and fascinating histories, like Robben Island and the world’s first successful heart transplant.Why SA is the ultimate bucket list holiday in the world.At this point in the series, I must point out that South Africa has so many amazing experiences and stunning places across all its provinces. However, for the purpose of this series, I…
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Why South Africa Is The Ultimate Bucket List Holiday Destination
Why SA is the Ultimate Bucket List HolidayFeaturing the Northwest ProvinceSouth Africa is not only one of the best holiday destinations in the world but also an ultimate bucket list item! Thus far I’ve shared twenty-one reasons that come to mind why South Africa is a bucket list holiday destination. There’s more! PS: The links to the rest of this 4-part series are published at the end of the page. Every day is different. CommunicationWi-fi is widely accessible. Generally, English is understood everywhere. Easy to Get AroundThe highways are well-maintained and sign-posted which makes a self-drive holiday possible.Re-fuel or re-gas at full-service petrol (gas) stations readily available. Previously in this article, I mentioned…
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Why South Africa Is A Superb Holiday Destination
Why SA Is A Superb Holiday ChoiceFeaturing the Western Cape ProvinceMy list of unique experiences adds up to South Africa being one of the best holiday destinations in the world! Further to my previous writing, I gladly share more reasons why South Africa is a superb holiday destination of choice. The links to the rest of the 4-part series are published at the end of this article. Every day is different. Temperature & ClimateSouthern regions get their rainfall mostly during winter, while northern regions have a dry winter and scattered showers during the summer. Conversely, depending on the altitude and the surrounding oceans, breathtaking landscapes await in coastal subtropical regions,…
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30 Reasons Why South Africa Is The Best Holiday Destination
30 REASONS WHY SOUTH AFRICA IS THE BEST HOLIDAY DESTINATIONFeaturing the Gauteng ProvinceAs a South African, now living abroad, I am incredibly surprised at just how few people identify with the country as a choice holiday destination. I do believe South Africa is one of the best holiday destinations in the world and has tremendous value for your buck.Therefore, I am authoring this article for all my friends abroad, and for all South Africans. I hope to inspire not only those abroad but also South Africans, to explore this beautiful African country.The links to the rest of the parts in the series are published at the end of this article.…
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Pretoria, the Top 13 Activities In And Around The Jacaranda City
Pretoria, The Jacaranda City of South AfricaMy favorite time to visit Pretoria (also known as Tshwane) is around mid-October to mid-November when the ornamental Jacaranda trees are in full bloom. This is the time when Pretoria gets all dressed up in purple, colloquially called Jacaranda City, as a result. A fun fact of Pretoria is that despite it being known as the Jakaranda city, it is actually Johannesburg that is the South Africa city with the most Jacaranda trees! The nursery owner William Nelson is credited with bringing the Jacarandas to Johannesburg.“The goal is to die with memories, not dreams.” – Unknown Jacaranda Time in PretoriaThe spectacular blooms are also the first…
